SECTION 1: Product Identification
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Chemical Name:
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Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate (III) hydrate (99.9985%-Au) (49%Au) PURATREM
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Product Number:
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603
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CAS Registry Number:
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16903-35-8
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Formula:
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HAuCl4.XH2O
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EINECS Number:
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240-948-4
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Chemical Family:
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metal acid halide
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Synonym:
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Tetrachloroauric acid, Chlorauric acid, Auric acid
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SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
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Ingredient
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CAS Number
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Percent
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ACGIH (TWA)
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OSHA (PEL)
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Title Compound
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16903-35-8
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100
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no data
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no data
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SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
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Emergency Overview:
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Strongly acidic corrosive material. Causes sensitization by skin contact. Exposure to gold compounds may damage kidney function and reduce blood cell count.
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Primary Routes of Exposure:
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Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
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Eye Contact:
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Corrosive to the eyes.
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Skin Contact:
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Causes burning of the skin with redness, pain, itching, pimples, boils, hives and blisters.
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Inhalation:
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Forms hydrochloric acid in the presence of moisture. Inhalation of vapors will lead to burning of the respiratory tract.
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Ingestion:
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Causes burns to the gastrointestinal system. Gold compounds may lead to dermatitis, metallic taste, and convulsions.
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Acute Health Effects:
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Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Causes impairment of kidney and bone marrow function, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness and convulsions.
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Chronic Health Effects:
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Prolonged exposure to gold compounds may lead to reduced red and white blood cell generation.
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NTP:
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No
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IARC:
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No
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OSHA:
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No
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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
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Eye Exposure:
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Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
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Skin Exposure:
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Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
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Inhalation:
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Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
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Ingestion:
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Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
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Flash Point:
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not applicable
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Autoignition Temperature:
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none
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Explosion Limits:
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none
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Extinguishing Medium:
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none required
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
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If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
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Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:
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If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic chlorine and hydrochloric acid fumes.
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Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:
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No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
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Spill and Leak Procedures:
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To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite, or other suitable inert material and swept up.
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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
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Handling and Storage:
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Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
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Eye Protection:
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Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
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Skin Protection:
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Wear protective gloves and clothing.
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Ventilation:
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Material may form a fine dust. Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
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Respirator:
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If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
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Additional Protection:
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No additional protection required.
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SECTION 9: Toxicological Information
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RTECS Data:
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Sex chromosome loss and nondisjunction (yeast-saccharomyces cerevisiae); 5 umol/L
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Carcinogenic Effects:
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No data
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Mutagenic Effects:
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mutagen
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Tetratogenic Effects:
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No data
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SECTION 10: Ecological Information
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Ecological Information:
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No information available
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SECTION 11: Disposal Considerations
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Disposal:
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Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
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SECTION 12: Transportation
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Shipping Name (CFR):
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Corrosive solids, N.O.S.
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Hazard Class (CFR):
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8
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Additional Hazard Class (CFR):
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NA
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Packaging Group (CFR):
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II
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UN ID Number (CFR):
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UN# 1759
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Shipping Name (IATA):
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Corrosive solids, N.O.S.
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Hazard Class (IATA):
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8
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Additional Hazard Class (IATA):
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NA
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Packaging Group (IATA):
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II
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UN ID Number (IATA):
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UN# 1759
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SECTION 13: Regulatory Information
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TSCA:
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Listed in the TSCA inventory.
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SARA (Title 313):
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Title compound not listed.
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Second Ingredient:
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None
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Third Ingredient:
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None
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